Board of Elsewhere

To the Editor: This is a recap of recent education events: I begin with the opening of school. The administration asked the teachers โ€œto applaud themselvesโ€ because students surpassed New Jersey standardized test standards; Seniors were accepted to the most prestigious colleges in the world; Graduates earned millions in scholarships; an impressive increase in AP …

Successful fundraisers

To the Editor: The Hudson County Animal League recently held several events to raise funds for our homeless animals. We would like to thank Reverend Edward Czudak and The Heart of Jesus Polish National Catholic Church in Bayonne for allowing us to use their wonderful church hall for our September 21 tricky tray. Thanks also …

Diversity endures

To the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to clarify for your readers that the American Conference on Diversity continues to serve Bayonne along with all municipalities in Hudson County and indeed the state. Our chapters have not disbanded but have rather restructured to better serve the needs of our state. Bayonne, along …

Very popular Fun Fest

To the Editor: On Tuesday, October 29, Bayonne High School hosted a Fun Fest for elementary students. Activities included face painting, games, costume contest, and other Halloween related activities. A great deal of time and effort did go into the planning of the event. Unfortunately, the event received an unprecedented response which forced the administration …

Canines come to visit

To the Editor: The members of the Bayonne Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Senior Citizens Organization would like to thank the Bayonne Police Departmentโ€™s K-9 Division for coming to a recent meeting. Police Chief Ralph Scianni introduced K-9 P.O.s Eugene Urbanowicz, Charles Nadrowski, P.O. Timothy Sullivan and canines Rocco and Dylan. Police Officers Urbanowicz and …

Thank you from the president of St. Annโ€™s Society

To the Editor: Recently, the St. Annโ€™s Society of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish held is 79th Annual Fundraiser โ€œAmerica the Beautifulโ€ at The Chandelier. On behalf of the Society, I would like to thank The Chandelierโ€™s managers, Victor, Hugo and their staff for the excellent food and hospitality that they always provide us. …